Government’s plan to provide free textbooks to primary school students has met as much criticism as praise. The formal announcement came at the end of June and on Monday the Ministry of Education will be holding a press conference to release the details of its National Textbook Programme. Under the initiative, text books will be […]
The results were released earlier this month, but today was the day to officially honour this year’s top scorers in the Primary School Examination. News Five’s Kendra Griffith has the story. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This morning proud students, parents, and educators gathered at the Bliss to honour the top twenty-six finishers in the Primary School […]
For some people, a preschool education is little more than learning to colour between those potty training trips to the bathroom. But as News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports, those first years are crucial to a child’s overall development. Kendra Griffith, Reporting These toddlers may be playing, but according to the experts at the Early Childhood […]
With crime an everyday reality for many Belizeans, there is no shortage of cries for something to be done. But for those who want to take a more proactive role in crime reduction, S.J.C.’s School of Professional Studies is offering an associate’s degree in criminal justice. Commencing in September, the two year programme will cover […]
It may have a new name and more than its share of boardroom and labour problems, but Belize Telemedia Limited remains a player in the country’s social sector. Today the company unveiled its latest charitable initiative. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Belize Telemedia Limited will spend one hundred and fifty thousand dollars over the next three years […]
It’s report card time for most Belizean high schools and for many students and parents that also means catching up with any outstanding school fees. Several angry parents called News Five today complaining of charges levied by Anglican Cathedral College. Complaints centred on a multiplicity of bills for various fundraising activities that many parents thought […]
Without doubt, special education in Belize has come a long way. Tonight News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports on the latest developments underway to ensure that everyone is treated equally. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, government representatives, parents, and students officially declared open the National Resource Centre of the Special Education Unit. Five thousand students with […]
Since the start of the school year in September, hundreds of students and their teacher coaches have been putting in long hours, all in an effort to become the next Coca-Cola Spelling Bee Champion. Only twelve boys and girls could make it to the finals and this morning News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin travelled to Dangriga […]
The word means “higher” in Latin, but the secondary school called Excelsior has never quite lived up to its name. Reputations are not etched in stone, however, and as News Five’s Kendra Griffith discovered, the winds of change are blowing through this once troubled south side Belize City institution. Kendra Griffith, Reporting Today the faculty […]
Free Internet for schools. It’s been the mantra of politicians across the globe ever since the Internet became the World Wide Web in the early 90’s. In Belize the concept has been tried–and crashed–once before, but today the nation’s largest telecommunications company says it’s ready to make it a reality. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. […]
Last night we introduced the top scorers in the Primary School Examination, but tonight it’s time to take a closer look at the statistics. The Ministry of Education reports that compared to 2006, there was an almost seven and a half point improvement in English scores with this year’s national average coming in at sixty […]
Progressive education experts have for years told us that standardised tests are at best a mediocre measure of academic performance, let alone an accurate indicator of future achievement. So why do we so anxiously await the results? Because as humans, we love to keep score. Today the 2007 Primary School Examination results were released and […]
It’s called the National Spelling Bee for the Deaf and while as a media event it’s no match for its big brother sponsored by Coca-Cola, the competition held this morning at the B.E.S. auditorium was no less important to the participants. News Five’s Kendra Griffith has more. Eleanor Enriquez Castillo, Coordinator, Special Education Unit “When […]
Also remaining closed, it appears, will be many of the nation’s schools, as the union representing Belize’s teachers has decided to go ahead with its plans to protest. Will the rank and file respond? Clement Wade, General Manager, Catholic Schools “They will look at whether what they are doing is worth making the sacrifice and […]
We are a bit late in reporting it, but we happen to be in the middle of Education Week. Wednesday’s feature event was a fair to focus on the latest development in the classroom. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Despite the hot weather, many primary school students attended the fair in observance of Education Week. Maud Hyde, […]
The rumours were confirmed by University officials earlier this week: that is the replacement of Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis as President of the University of Belize. During his press conference this morning, the Prime Minister explained the rationale behind the decision. Prime Minister Said Musa “Let me say that I’ve had only but excellent relations with […]
Two weeks ago it was a rumour but tonight we can confirm that Dr. Corinth Morter-Lewis is being replaced as President of the University of Belize. According to U.B. Board Chairman Dr. Louis Zabaneh, although Lewis’s contract does not come to an end until the middle of next year, beginning in June she will be […]
In his quest to strengthen the Belizean education system, this month Dr. Arlie Petters, of the Petters Research Institute, continues to help students prepare to sit this year’s Primary School Examination with specially prepared textbooks and courses on study skills. But according to Petters, this summer he’s taking things a step further by hosting a […]
During a brief handing over ceremony in Belmopan today, the Ministry of Education made a financial contribution that should bring school officials closer to their dream of a new building. This morning, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca handed over a cheque for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to Principal of Our Lady of Guadeloupe […]
Open days are a regular feature of the academic year for many educational institutions in Belize … And this morning, News Five’s Kendra Griffith visited one school that is determined to turn its low profile into a student magnet by using just such an event. Selvin Sanchez, Student “Good morning, my name is Selvin Sanchez. […]
For the next two days, academics from universities across Central America will meet in Belize City to discuss how they can work together more effectively. According to organisers, the idea behind the workshop is to support Central American regional integration through an understanding of economic, legislative, social and cultural similarities and differences. To that end, […]
The Belize National Teachers Union has a new president. He is Jaime Panti, who at the time of the election was the president of the San Ignacio Branch. Panti received a total of two hundred and seventy votes. His opponent, President of the Belize Branch Elena Smith, garnered only one hundred and eighty-nine votes. Former […]
Child stimulation month officially came to an end this morning with a rally at the Belize City Centre. The tots were entertained by their peers and Ozzie the clown. According to Education Officer Margaret Williams, the event was designed to provide positive and stimulating entertainment for the young students. Similar activities were held countrywide. Child […]
Last June, the Anglican diocese of Belize launched a pilot project in one high school and seven primary institutions to incorporate an HIV/AIDS education programme into their curriculum. Today News Five’s Kendra Griffith received a status report from administrators. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This morning teachers from seven Anglican institutions were getting schooled in HIV as […]
Official ground breaking ceremonies took place on the Wesley College campus this morning for a new school building. The single story structure will include six classrooms and represents a half million dollar investment. According to Wesley College Principal Brenda Armstrong, the student population has outgrown the institution’s infrastructure. Brenda Armstrong, Principal, Wesley College “This is […]
